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FRT drops possible Museum site
The Trust is rejecting land next to Haverthwaite church as a location for
its proposed Museum and Workshop after concerns from local people. The Trust
is now considering other sites. We want a "win win" situation for
everyone.
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Welcome to the award-winning official website for the Furness Railway Trust, owners of Britain's oldest working standard gauge steam locomotive, Furness Railway Number 20.
The FRT also owns a number of other locomotives including GWR 0-6-2T 5643 and vintage rolling stock. Our fund-raising and your support keeps us going.
We are based on the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway in the English Lake District. Find out about the our sister organisation, the Lakeside Railway Society, and the old Furness Railway Company.
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Website last updated: September 28, 2008
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FR 20 completes its stunning tour of the North East of England at Beamish.
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